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Homer Epic

50K Ski2026-03-07

Tackle Homer's legendary ultra through the Caribou Hills where 'Epic' isn't just a name—it's a promise. This October, run the 50K or 100K on groomed Alaskan trails with snow-capped mountain panoramas that make every hill worth the climb. A true test for ultrarunners seeking adventure at the end of the road.

RegisterOpen signupultrasignup.comWebsiteOfficial race sitehomerepic.comLocationHomer, AKRace start area

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Course format

Trail 50k ski layout

Course geometry is still filling in, but the race format, location, and planning signals already make the day easier to read.

Elevation profile

0 ft net

2019 ft up and 1716 ft down across the 50K Ski.

Pressure point

Altitude adjustment

Even a modest rise can feel bigger if you are not acclimated, so keep the early effort calmer than sea-level pace.

Weather bias

Weather usually manageable

Typical starts are around 25F with 5 mph winds.

Free training plan

Build a free 50K Ski plan for this race.

Keep race research first. When you want it, open a quick planner that uses the selected distance, the selected race date, and the course itself.

Course Profile

Homer Epic 50K Ski course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

50K Ski race demand

Planning read
78/100
Course detail
Moderate
Weather detail
Historical + forecast
Race-day detail
Moderate
Weather view
Live forecast

Weather read

Strong tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Homer Epic 50K Ski weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+5.0 mph

Interpretation

Strong tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is live. Wind is scored relative to the course bearing where possible.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 5.0 mphDominant direction S

Estimated weather effect

-0.47%

Heuristic read

Close to neutral weather

Help score

8

Historical profile

Historically close to neutral

Based on 7 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 25.4FAvg wind 5.3 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2025 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Mar 1, 2025

Avg temperature

42.0F

Avg wind

0.0 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+0.06% estimated finish-time effect · 9 hourly observations

Race zone

44F

Light Rain Likely

5.0 mph · S

City center

44F

Light Rain Likely

5.0 mph · S

Finish area

44F

Light Rain Likely

5.0 mph · S

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This is a deterministic pacing band built from the available course trace and race distance.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Homer Epic 50K Ski race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

6 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Homer, AK should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 50K Ski at Homer Epic as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

50K Ski planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Homer Epic official siteRegistration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Archive

Current route view

Available

50K Ski

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Homer Epic 50K Ski

Runner reviews live
CourseCourseLogisticsLogisticsCrowd supportCrowd supportAid stationsAid stationsFinish areaFinish areaRecommendRecommend

Course

87/100

Logistics

43/100

Crowd support

80/100

Aid stations

80/100

Finish area

87/100

Recommend

93/100

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